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First model of the Volksempfänger from 1933
Starting in 1933 a large number of radios were build in order the make it possible for everyone to receive Nazi-propaganda. This one-circuit radio was made by a number of manufacturers in Germany. The model number 301 refers to the fact that Hitler seized power on the 30th of January, 1933. Consumer price was RM 76 in 1933. It still was an expensive radio: the monthly salary of an average worker was between RM 120 and RM 150.

In order to increase reception and to improve the use of this radio a number of accessories were made.

 Data Valves
Serial number: 35051
Dimensions (w×h×d): 28 × 39 × 16 cm
Made in: 1933
Purchased in: 2005
Click on a valve for more information

Circuit

Front (detail)
Back
User manual for the VE301
A small cardboard shield, a warning against listening to foreign stations, was clipped to one of the knobs soon after the war started.
Even a number of death sentences were imposed.
Nazi-officials give a Volksempfänger to an elderly lady.  

This page was last edited on 23.01.2010